The Senate backed the bill, which also imposes sanctions on Iran and North Korea , by a margin of 98-2 with strong support from Mr Trump's fellow Republicans as well as Democrats. Russian Federation warned the U.S. against attempts to escalate the situation, Ryabkov said, adding that Moscow will respond with tit-for-tat measures if pressure continues.

INSKEEP: What's the punishment, exactly? Friday's exchange over USA diplomats in Russia is "not the last thing the Russians are going to do and it's not the last thing we're going to do". state department lawyer thinks a project meets current statute criteria, and could potentially be a deterrent to future activity, said David Mortlock, senior fellow, Global Energy Center, Atlantic Council.

Extra police stood guard throughout the walled Old City, some wearing riot gear, some on horseback, in anticipation of mass protests. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Qatar-based media broadcaster Al Jazeera network of fermenting violence in the Old City, that houses Temple Mount and the Noble Sanctuary, following the recent clashes between Palestinian Muslim worshippers and Israeli forces.

Army. The missile appeared to land in the sea off Japan, the Japanese national broadcaster NHK said. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday condemned the launch of another "ballistic missile of possible intercontinental range " by North Korea .

The incident shut down similar rides across the country because of safety concerns. Following a ride malfunction that killed one person and injured several others at the Ohio State Fair this week, state officials want to assure fairgoers in NY that everything that's possible is done to ensure that rides are safe.

To know more about the details of the change of autonomy from the current functioning of IIMs to the proposed Bill you can read our analysis here. On the move to restrict the Government role in the IIMs, which earned him a rare praise from the Opposition parties in the House, Javadekar said that while people mostly do not give up their chair, "my thinking is different".

President Donald Trump's administration. Despite having no experience in politics or press relations, Scaramucci was hired because Trump saw him on cable TV, and he is indeed a flawless creature of that medium: not well-informed, but absolutely confident in everything he says.

Republican Arizona Senator John McCain cast the decisive vote to defeat the proposal, joining two other Republicans, Susan Collins of ME and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, in opposing it, reports The New York Times. The four senators slammed the trimmed-down compromise. "The so-called " skinny repeal " amendment the Senate voted on today would not accomplish those goals", McCain said in a statement released after the vote.

Premier Paolo Gentiloni said Friday that the measure, requested by the Libyan government, represents "a significant contribution to reinforcing Libyan sovereignty". are without any foundations", Sarraj was quoted as saying in the statement issued by Libya's UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA). "This measure could require the presence of Italian ships in Tripoli port, only for this objective and if necessary", the ministry explained.

Asked to comment on the changes, Trump told reporters traveling with him that Priebus is a "good man", and that Kelly is "respected by everybody". Republican lawmakers voiced their support for Reince Priebus , President Donald Trump's chief of staff whose resignation was announced Friday, including House Speaker Paul Ryan, who said his fellow Wisconsinite "left it all out on the field".

Manafort, a Washington lobbyist who headed Trump's presidential bid from June-August 2016, had been subpoenaed after negotiations for his appearance broke down. Trump Jr.is also listed as a witness for Wednesday's hearing. Donald Trump Jr., the president's oldest son, came under fire after details of the meeting were revealed, especially as publicized emails about the meeting said the information was part of "Russia and its government's support for Mr.

Andersen, a junior and three-time USTFCCCA All-Academic honoree, placed second in the hammer throw at the 2017 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Brooks continued to hit the mark once the outdoor season with performances in the 100-meter, 200-meter and triple jump. On the men's side, distance runners Tyler Day and Geordie Beamish were recognized, along with thrower Brooke Andersen and sprinter/jumper Shanice McPherson on the women's team.